The 2024 MLS NEXT Pro regular season continued this weekend with several teams earning positive results in both conferences.
St. Louis CITY SC jumped to first place in the Western Conference after continuing their winning run while Philadelphia Union II also did the same in the East. Chattanooga FC stayed right behind Union II after registering a shootout win at Orlando City B.
FC Cincinnati 2 and Chicago Fire II earned impressive road results to continue their respective surges up the league standings.
Here is a closer look at MLS NEXT Pro's Top 10 Power Rankings following Matchweek 14:
10.) Sporting KC II
Sporting KC II suffered their worst loss of 2024, which dropped them to No. 10 in this week's Power Rankings.
A 5-1 defeat the hands of Real Monarchs ended SKC II's four-match regulation unbeaten run. SKC II couldn't get it going on the road, being held without a goal until the 81st minute. Ethan Bryant's consolation tally was the only bright spot for Benny Feilhaber's men in a forgettable performance.
A trip to West-leading St. Louis CITY2 next weekend looms for SKC II.
Last Match: 5-1 loss to Real Monarchs.
Next Match: at St. Louis CITY2 on Sunday, June 23.
9.) NYCFC II
NYCFC II has already had one three-match winning streak this season across all competitions, but Wednesday's 3-1 league win over TFC II made it their first three-match winning run in MLS NEXT Pro play.
Taylor Calheira scored twice for NYCFC II before Julien Lacher added an insurance goal in stoppage time. Calheira has been crucial over the last few weeks, scoring five goals in his last three appearances.
The 22-year-old will need to remain impactful if NYCFC II wants to continue winning this summer.
Last Match: 3-1 win over TFC II.
Next Match: vs. Orlando City B on Wednesday, June 19.
8.) Whitecaps FC 2
Whitecaps FC 2 are flying high heading into the summer.
A 4-1 victory over MNUFC2 last Thursday extended the Canadian club's winning streak to four matches. Mihail Gherasimencov and Nicolas Chateau both scored goals before a pair of MNUFC2 own goals padded the final score at 4-1.
Whitecaps FC 2 have outscored their opponents 12-2 over that span, continuing to be one of the league's in-form sides.
Last Match: 4-1 win over MNUFC2.
Next Match: at Ventura County FC on Sunday, June 23.
7.) Chicago Fire II
Chicago Fire II remained in this week's Power Rankings after extending their regulation unbeaten streak to four matches.
A 4-0 beatdown of Huntsville City FC featured a brace from David Poreba and additional goals from Christian Koffi and Harold Osorio. Poreba's now leads the MLS NEXT Pro Golden Boot ranks with nine tallies, which are three more goals than he finished with in 2023.
A three-match road trip continues for Fire II on Friday at Columbus Crew 2.
Last Match: 4-0 win over Huntsville City FC.
Next Match: at Columbus Crew 2 on Friday, June 21.
6.) Ventura County FC
Ventura County FC has continued to grind out results during an important time of the MLS NEXT Pro season.
A 4-2 shootout win over Colorado Rapids 2 saw VCFC take points for the third-straight match. The teams played out a 2-2 scoreline through 90 minutes before earning two points for the second-straight week. Aaron Bibout continues to be among the goals after netting his fifth of the campaign.
Last Match: 2-2, SOW at Colorado Rapids 2.
Next Match: vs.Whitecaps FC 2 on Sunday, June 23.
5.) Chattanooga FC
The regulation unbeaten streak for Chattanooga FC extended to four matches over Matchweek 14.
A 4-2 shootout win over Orlando City B kept CFC as one of the more consistent teams this month. Mehdi Ouamri continued his blistering goalscoring form while Duvan Viafara also celebrated a goal of his own this past weekend.
Upcoming home matches against Carolina Core FC and Crown Legacy FC will be good tests for CFC before a trip to East-leading Philadelphia Union II.
Last Match: 2-2, SOW at Orlando City B.
Next Match: vs. Carolina Core FC on Saturday, June 22.
4.) FC Cincinnati 2
There's just no quit in FC Cincinnati 2.
Tyrone Marshall's team continues to fly after registering a second-straight road victory this June. After defeating Philadelphia Union II, FCC2 breezed past Carolina Core FC 3-1 away from home. Brian Schaefer, Jesus Castellano, and Amir Daley all scored to erase a first-half deficit on the road.
FCC2's five away regulation wins are the most in the Eastern Conference to date.
Last Match: 3-1 win over Carolina Core FC.
Next Match: vs. Huntsville City FC on Sunday, June 23.
3.) St. Louis CITY2
The good times continued for St. Louis CITY2 during Matchweek 14's slate.
A fourth-straight win saw Bobby Murphy's squad earn a 1-0 home victory over Houston Dynamo 2. It marked the second-straight clean sheet for CITY2 and their third out of the past four matches. Ryan Becher's first-half goal was all CITY2 needed to remain one of the dominant sides in MLS NEXT Pro this season.
Last Match: 1-0 win over Houston Dynamo 2.
Next Match: vs. Sporting KC II on Sunday, June 23.
2.) North Texas SC
North Texas SC was not in action during Matchweek 14's schedule, but remain as one of the toughest teams to beat in the league.
NTX will return to action on June 22, riding a four-match winning streak. Back-to-back shutout victories over LAFC II and MNUFC2 have NTX riding high on confidence. Their eight goals conceded are the fewest in MLS NEXT Pro while their +13 goal differential is the second-best.
The West's No. 2 ranked team shouldn't have too many hiccups until a head-to-head showdown with St. Louis CITY2 on July 27.
Last Match: 4-0 win over LAFC2.
Next Match: vs. MNUFC2 on Thursday, June 13.
1.) Philadelphia Union II
Marlon LeBlanc's Philadelphia Union II squad rebounded with a confident win on the road.
A 3-0 triumph over Crown Legacy FC featured a trio of second-half goals from the East leaders. Leandro Soria, Francis Westfield, and C.J. Olney all found the back of the net before goalkeeper Andrew Rick was sent off in second-half stoppage time.
The result was Union II's fourth regulation road victory of 2024, which are the second-most in the East.
Last Match: 3-0 win over Crown Legacy FC.
Next Match: vs. New York Red Bulls II on Wednesday, June 26.
